Cyprus is a country of the continent of Europe. Its capital is Nicosia. 771,657 live in Cyprus within its area of 9,251 sq km. Main languages of Cyprus are Greek, and Turkish. Most of the people of Cyprus are Greek Orthodox, Muslim, and Maronite.
Reasons to study in Cyprus:
Cyprus is truly an "island for all seasons". With over 300 days of sunlight annually, four distinct seasons and a mild climate, it is an ideal year-round destination. Every year, over 2.5 million tourists choose Cyprus as their vacation destination and many Europeans invest in second homes on the beautiful beaches and mountains of Cyprus. Cyprus offers a remarkably diverse natural and cultural environment for such a small country. In the same month, you can visit snow-tipped pine forests in the Triodes Mountains, drive through fields of olive trees and relax by the clear blue Mediterranean Sea. The cultural heritage of Cyprus mirrors its physical diversity. Ancient Greek temples, Roman amphitheaters, pre-historic settlements, Crusader castles, Venetian fortifications and Byzantine churches can all be found within a day's drive of each other. Today, Cyprus retains a multi-cultural heritage combining Greek, Turkish and British influences in a modern European society.
Admission Procedure in Cyprus:
Every applicants who are intending to study in Cyprus must have completed a secondary level education or the equivalent of twelve years of schooling to get admission in the universities of Cyprus for undergraduate level or Bachelors level, similarly the students must have to complete the undergraduate level education or Bachelors level Education to get admission for the post graduate level.
Application forms and other information about admission requirements for the universities or colleges of Cyprus can be obtained from the Office of Admissions of respective college or university. For the being admitted in the universities of Cyprus you must have a complete application form, official or certified transcripts of Secondary for undergraduate or Bachelor for postgraduate level and evidences of knowledge of English. These are the basic requirements that are asked by most of the universities.
Required Documents for Visa Procedure:
- Passport with at least 1 year validity
- Photocopy of Passport
- One completed application form
- Passport sized photographs
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay
- Attested original academic certificates
- Certificate of Good conduct from police department in Applicant's home country or country of residence issued not before 6 months
- Financial documents to show; students can meet all the costs of living and fees while studying in Cyprus
- Fee (payable by cash or postal order only, subject to rate of exchange)
- For students, a letter from the applicant's place of education is required
Living Cost in Cyprus:
Off-Campus Accommodation: The private apartments are generally situated in quiet neighborhoods just off the universities/colleges. The buildings mostly have one and two bedroom apartments designed to provide privacy and independence to students. Each apartment has its own living and dining area, kitchen and bathroom, which are fully furnished with single beds, desks, book shelves, chest of drawers, wardrobes, dining table & chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, oven and a refrigerator. All apartments have controlled heating and air conditioning units. Cost of living in off campus living for 12 months generally ranges from € 3,000 to € 5,000.
Private Accommodation: If you do not want to live in the universities/colleges housing units you can apply to the Office of Student Affairs for listings of houses located in nearby areas. Such housing can only be arranged when you will already be in Cyprus . The cost of a furnished apartment can range from €400 to €500 per month. You will need to sign a 12-month contract and in addition to the monthly rent there will be added charges for water, electricity and telephone expenses.
Furnishing: The Office of Student Affairs can assist and direct students who need to purchase or rent furniture for their new house.
Roommate Request List: The Office of Student Affairs maintains a file where students register for a roommate. All housing services and the roommate request list are updated throughout the year in order to provide round the year service to our students.
Top Universities in Cyprus with their Website Links:
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Americanos College: www.american.ac.cy
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College of Tourism and Hotel Management: www.logos.cy.net
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Cyprus Art and Design Foundation College: www.art.ac.cy
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Cyprus College: www.cycollege.ac.cy
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Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM): www.ciim.ac.cy
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Cyprus Productivity Centre: www.kypros.org
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CTL College: www.ctleuro.ac.cy
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Europa College: www.cyprus2000.com
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Frederick Institute of Technology: www.frederick.ac.cy
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Higher Technical Institute: www.hti.ac.cy
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Intercollege: www.intercol.edu
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P.A. College: www.pacollege.ac.cy
- University of Cyprus: www.ucy.ac.cy
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